No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.
6 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, LimoneneNo prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.
| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | *Laminaria Japonica Extract | — | — | — |
| 2 | *Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | — | — | — |
| 3 | Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | — | — | — |
| 4 | Caffeine | — | — | — |
| 5 | Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract | — | — | — |
| 6 | ◆Squalane | — | — | — |
| 7 | **Ethyl Olivate | — | — | — |
| 8 | *Lactobacillus Plantarum/Laminaria Japonica/Molasses/Water Ferment Filtrate | — | — | — |
| 9 | Codium Fragile Extract | — | — | — |
| 10 | Gelidium Amansii Extract | — | — | — |
| 11 | Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract | — | — | — |
| 12 | Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract | — | — | — |
| 13 | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil | — | Restricted | — |
| 14 | Propanediol | — | — | — |
| 15 | Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil | — | — | — |
| 16 | Juniperus Virginiana Oil | — | Restricted | — |
| 17 | Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil | — | — | — |
| 18 | Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil | — | — | — |
| 19 | Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil | — | — | — |
| 20 | Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil | — | — | — |
| 21 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | — | Restricted | — |
| 22 | Geraniol | — | Restricted | — |
| 23 | Linalool | — | Restricted | — |
| 24 | Limonene | — | Restricted | — |
“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.
Ingredient list from Whamisa official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
This list includes 6 fragrance allergens that the EU requires to be named on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.
Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.
“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)
Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.
| Market | Prohibited | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | None found | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | None found | — |
| JP Japan | None found | Caffeine |
| TW Taiwan | None found | — |
| CA Canada | None found | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil |
| BR Brazil | None found | — |
| AR Argentina | None found | — |
Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 6 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in Korea's MFDS records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
Yes — its list includes 6 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.
Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: *Laminaria Japonica Extract, *Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract. In total 24 ingredients are listed.
From Whamisa official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.